Past Exhibitions (selected)

Major/Solo Exhibitions

2024 A Wake in the Current Viewpoint Gallery St. Paul, MN Details

This exhibition was the result of a collaboration between writer Kyle Feldman and visual artist Jon Reischl that began amidst the uncertainty and anxiousness of pandemic isolation and has continued sporadically over the months and years that followed. Through a collection of over 40 poems and paintings, Feldman and Reischl's work knowingly engages with itself and functions as a restive journal and abstract chronicle of a time that still simultaneously feels paradoxically like the distant past and interminable present. More info

Solo show
30+ pieces

2023 Souvenirs: Paintings by Jon Reischl TractorWorlks Building Minneapolis, MN Details

Part retrospective of past works, part prospective of works in progress. The common thread connecting these collections is a fascination with the nature of memory and a determination to represent the phenomenon through purely visual means. The entanglement of abstraction with distinct objectivity is more than an aesthetic preference, it operates as a metaphor for the ineffable manner in which we experience our own awareness. This exhibition was a four-month residency. More info

Solo show
30+ pieces

2019-2020 Guest Artist CHS Field St. Paul, MN Details

Selections from Compound Fractures and new collaborative paintings by Jon Reischl and Ethan Rohde.

Solo show
20+ pieces

2018 Compound Fractures: New Paintings by Jon Reischl The Gallery at Creative Arts St. Paul, MN Details

Compound Fractures New Paintings by Jon Reischl. The Gallery at Creative Arts. Opening reception Nov 2 2018, 6-9 PM

"Compound Fractures", an exhibition of paintings by artist Jon Reischl, showing in The Gallery at Creative Arts through November.

The 30+ paintings that comprise "Compound Fractures" use familiar imagery, composited into abstraction, to explore themes related to the fragility of memory against the distance of time.

Solo show
30+ pieces

2016 Guest Artist New Scenic Cafe Duluth, MN Details

10 paintings

2015 Guest Artist Glam Doll Donuts Minneapolis, MN Details

The exibition includes several new pieces as well as selections from the past three years, including two paintings created for the television program MN Original.
13 paintings

2014 Settlers: New Paintings by Jon Reischl The Phipps Center for the Arts Hudson, WI Details

20 paintings examining the nature of memory and the presence of mind through a cast of enigmatic characters and improbable settings.

Through a method of compilation, regression and refinement, I mimic in technique, and attempt to capture aesthetically, the cognitive process of human memory. Working in layers with overlapping imagery, each new piece of information visually redefines and subjectively recontextualizes the existing shapes and lines. What start out as distinct images signifying moments, ideas, and all manner of empirical data, transform into something infinitely more complicated when compounded and considered together.

Settlers: New Paintings by Jon Reischl
Opening Reception: May 2, 20146:30pm – 8:30pmShowing April 18 – May 23, 2014Galleries HoursSunday noon – 4:30Monday – Saturday 9:00 – 4:30
Posted by Jon Reischl, Visual Artist on Thursday, April 10, 2014

Promotional video

Solo show
20 pieces

2012 Ad Hoc Art Gallery Opening Ad Hoc Art Minnneapolis, MN Details

Group show
14 pieces

2012 Pilgrims: New Paintings by Jon Reischl Burnsville Performing Art Center Gallery Burnsville, MN Details

Pilgrims: Paintings by Jon Reischl
Teaser for my upcoming show at the Burnsville Performing Art Center Gallery. On display August 2 – September 8, 2012 Opening Reception: August 2nd, 6pm to 8pmMore info: //www.facebook.com/events/323072117783602/
Posted by Jon Reischl, Visual Artist on Thursday, July 5, 2012

Promotional video

20 pieces

2010 An Evening of the Odds Nicademus Gallery St. Paul, MN Details

March 6th - April 6th, 2010 at Nicademus Art for An Evening of the Odds: New Works by Jon Reischl.

The show's title, An Evening of the Odds, with it's glib multi-entendre, is consistent with Reischl's fondness for wordplay, but also suggestive of the sense of resigned struggle present in much of his work. His subjects often seem to be, in one way or another, at odds with their surroundings, yet also at relative ease, as if to imply that there is contentment to be found amongst the chaos.

Reischl's work covers familiar thematic ground, exploring the role of Creator by offering up the interpretive reigns to his audience. And in the case of his Variable Title paintings, blatantly encouraging them to physically interact with the pieces.

An Evening of the Odds
Paintings by Jon Reischl. Music by Spaghetti Western String Co.
Posted by Jon Reischl, Visual Artist on Friday, April 6, 2012

Solo show
20+ pieces

2000 Hall of Heads: Portraits by Jon Reischl The Clown Lounge @ The Turf Club St. Paul MN Details

Solo show
12 pieces

1999 Light From the Shade Tree: Paintings by Jon Reischl, Poetry by Brock Bowman Ginkgo Coffeehouse St. Paul MN Details

Solo show of illustrations for poetry collection
16 pieces

Group/Juried Exhibitions

2022 Welcome Voices Lutheran Church of the Resurrection Saint Paul, MN Details

"Acanterburytale1944" by Jon Reischl

From the Jon Reischl's artist statement in the exhibition notes:

Inspired by a 2012 study published in the Journal of Neuroscience—which suggests that every time an event or experience is recalled, the defining details are permanently altered—these paintings explore the distortion of memory over time and the affect this susceptibility has on our sense of self and our understanding of the reality we inhabit. The images are composed of randomly captured and superimposed film stills. Overlaying the images fractures recognizable objects (and subjects) into new, abstract forms. However remnants of the original images persist, redefined in both form and context by the convergent imagery. Ultimately these paintings represent an attempt to visualize our quietly tumultuous struggle to preserve moments in time. Even if, in our desperation to hold on to them, those memories slowly give way to imagination.

3 paintings

2021 MPLSART Sketchbook Project Exhibition Gamut Gallery Saint Paul, MN Details

"Voyager1991" by Jon Reischl

From the exhibition notes:

MPLSART Sketchbook Project - MPLSART and Gamut Gallery present the MPLSART Sketchbook Project Exhibition. The exhibition has no defined theme, only a set of guidelines – works had to be new originals and available for under $500. Many artists drew inspiration from their sketchbook pages. In addition to featuring 35 original works, the exhibition will also be an opportunity to see the five original sketchbooks first-hand before going to auction at St. Paul based Revere Auctions. FEATURING: AK Garski, allison anne, Annie Hejny, Ben DiNino, Betsy Alwin, Black Daze, Christopher E. Harrison, Christopher Carr, Christopher Aaron Deanes, Colee Recke, Derek Meier, Destiny A. Davison, Hend Al-Mansour, Jamie Owens, Jennifer Davis, Jesse Quam, Jon Reischl, Kar-Keat Chong, Kelsi Sharp, KJ, Krista Anderson-Larson, Kristine Fretheim, Leeya Jackson, Lizardman, Lora Hlavsa, Nicholas Alan Straight, Niky Motekallem, Philipo Dyauli, Reid Olson, Reggie LeFlore, Russ White, Sean Ferris, Stacey Combs, Tony Cheng, Tyler Faketrap For more information, view this event on Facebook

1 painting

2018 Breadth AZ Gallery Saint Paul, MN Details

"Copper" by Ethan Rohde & Jon Reischl

From the exhibition notes:

‘Breadth’ means both an overall unity of artistic effect and a vast range. This exhibition addresses both. Breadth: Conversations in Form, seeks to explore what happens in a space when two-dimensional art is intentionally paired with three-dimensional art. We’ve hand-selected sculptural work to which we intend to playfully pair with two-dimensional submissions in the hopes of establishing a unique dialog between forms.

2 paintings

2017 RISE Concordia Gallery Saint Paul, MN Details

From the exhibition notes:

The Department of Art & Design at Concordia University is pleased to present a juried exhibition celebrating the alumni from the College of Visual Arts and their achievements since the college's closing. The exhibition runs September 7 - October 11.

1 painting

2017 Featured Artist Mitrebox Framing Studio Minneapolis, MN Details

2 paintings

2017 Beauty in Chaos Squirrel Haus Arts Minneapolis, MN Details

From the exhibition notes:

This group exhibition explores the beauty in chaos, emphasizing the dynamic relationships between order and disorder. Each work reflects how change, time, tension, and ease manifests itself into something new, and wonderful. By presenting multiple perspectives, the show explores how to find balance in each of these spaces, creating a conversation that alters the viewer’s perspective on chaos and empowers them to create their own definition. Renee Michele, Molly Barrett, Brandon Regner, Keith Larson, Jeff Ambroz, Kevin Beaudin, Jon Reischl, Jeremy Jones, Patricia Jacques, Mason Lytle, Abby Engle, Nicolas Darcourt, Craig Snyder, Nicole Hoiland, Alex Leeds

1 painting

2017 Heart and Soul: Portraiture and the Body Flow Art Space St. Paul, MN Details

From the exhibition notes:

A powerful and highly emotive collection of drawings, photography, paintings, and scuplture made by artists located across the country. Artists include Beth Blake (NC); Andrea Canter (MN); Yi Hsuan Chang (PA); Tyler Evin (ND); Daniele Gabriel (FL); Christopher Harrison (MN); Jennifer Hartzler (PA); Emma Rae Khalil (OR); Sarah Lovitt (IL); Keith Miesel (MN); Alis Olsen (MN); Dick Parker (MN); Todd Peterson (MN); Marco Pinter (CA); Jon Reischl (MN); Katie Schwehr (TN); Sohail Shehada (OK); and Lindsay Stassen (MN).

1 painting

2016 Love, SooVAC: A Celebration of 15 Years of Visual Art Soo Visual Arts Center Minneapolis, MN Details

From SooVAC's exhibition notes:

We've invited all of the artists that have exhibited at SooVAC over the years to create a work of art on a postcard. All returned postcards will be exhibited and available for purchase at this groundbreaking look at some of the unforgettable artists we've had the pleasure of working with over the years.

1 painting

2015 The Drawing Project: Making Our Mark Homewood Studios Minneapolis, MN Details

The Drawing Project’s Homewood Studios exhibition presents work by master artists that embodies drawing as a mode of expression, act of inquiry, investigation of space and time, and as a lens into the unconscious – promoting a deeper respect for looking and thinking in everyday life. The exhibition is curated by The Drawing Project co-founders, Shannon Brunette and Lynda Monick-Isenberg, and will be accompanied by community programming addressing drawing as an expressive activity.
2 drawings

2015 CVA Action presents Shannon Brunette, Jane Wunrow & Jon Reischl Carleton Artists Lofts St. Paul MN Details

Group show with artists Jane Wunrow and Shannon Brunette
11 paintings

2014 Kinda like Some Artists: The Replacements Poster Show Hamilton Ink Spot St. Paul, MN Details

Local designers, printers and musicians took part in a benefit event bringing together posters and music in downtown Saint Paul. Proceeds benefited Replacements guitarist Slim Dunlap, who went down with a stroke in February, 2012. Twenty local designers created and printed limited edition posters commemorating The Replacements' reunion concert of 2014 at Midway Stadium.

Group show with Sam Anderson, Cory Loven, Monica Edwards Larson, Mary Bruno, Aesthetic Apparatus, Dan Shearen, Kjel Alkire, Jon Reischl, Rick Love, Jason Yoh, Thomas Hazelmyer, James Dankert, Joe Fahey, Doug Bratland, Kii Arens, Bill Moran, Jeff Johnson, Erik Farseth, Natalie Wynans
Little Mascara Screen print on paper, 20" x 26" limited edition 30 prints. (Sold out)

2013 Ruckus Grand Opening Ruckus Art Minneapolis, MN Details

Group show with: Bethany Kalk, Bryan Grose, Christopher Alday, Elizabeth Pechacek, Evan Ishmael, Hannah Frick, Janice Reuland, Jon Reischl, Josh Bindewald, Kate Greve, Matt Reimers, Nadia Alenov, Ryan Hughes, Toni Gallo, Ute Bertog, Solv Studio, Tandem Made Designs, OCD Furniture
Curated by Jon Piepo
3 pieces

2013 House of Mercy's Stations of the Cross: Street Art Hamline Church United Methodist St. Paul, MN Details

Group show
1 dimensional assemblage: Station XIV: Jesus is Laid in the Tomb

2013 POST-APOCALYPTIC BLUES: Mayan Tales from the Fiscal Cliff The Gallery at Fox Tax Minneapolis, MN Details

Post-Apocalyptic Blues features work by Laura Andrews, Elisa Berry Fonseca, DC Ice, Kyrié Kotlowski, Joshua Mercil, Katie Parr, Jon Reischl, and Jeremy Szopinski. At this point, various theories and beliefs that December 2012 will bring about an apocalypse of sorts are well known and pervasive. Talk of spiritual transformations, a new era, fiscal cliffs, pre-smartphone calendars and the ever-nearing end of the world dominates news, culture and conversation.

Group show with Laura Andrews, Elisa Berry Fonseca, DC Ice, Kyrié Kotlowski, Joshua Mercil, Katie Parr, Jon Reischl, and Jeremy Szopinski.
Curated by Hannah Frick
2 pieces

2012 Art Incognito HGA @ The Ford Center Minneapolis, MN Details

Art Incognito features a unique silent auction of artwork from national and local artists to benefit Free Arts Minnesota, a local non-profit organization that provides arts programming and mentorship to at-risk children. More than 70 works of disguisable pieces were available for bidding; but, the artist names were withheld until the end.

Group show with Frank Gaard, Ed Lentsch, Miles Mendenhall, Terrence Payne, Amy Rice, Alec Soth, Jeremy Szopinski, Carrie Thompson and many others
1 piece

2012 Light, Bright and Bold: an exploration of color as visual stimulation Two Tigers Gallery Minneapolis, MN Details

Group show
6 pieces

2012 Gas Stations of the Cross House of Mercy St. Paul MN Details

Gas Stations of the Cross: work inspired by our culture's relationship with fossile fuels.

Group show
1 piece: Station X: Jesus is stripped of his garments

2011 Corpus Christi! House of Mercy St. Paul MN Details

Artists interpret the 14 stations of the cross. Each artist to created a designated body part of the Corpus Christi.

Group show
1 piece: Station IV: Jesus Meets His Afflicted Mother (left torso)

2011 Nicademus Art's Last Show Nicademus Gallery St. Paul MN Details

Group show
3 pieces

2010 CVA Alumni Exhibition CVA Gallery St. Paul MN Details

Exhibited Christopher

Group show
1 piece

2010 Art Through Education Exhibition Creative Arts High School St. Paul MN Details

Group show
2 pieces

2009 House of Mercy Stations of the Cross Project Immanuel Lutheran Church St. Paul MN Details

Group printmaking show
1 piece: Jesus Falls the First Time. Linoleum block print

2008 CVA Alumni Exhibition CVA Gallery St. Paul MN Details

Group show
1 piece: A Row at the Bow. 12" x 12". Ink and stain on wood with plexiglass.

2006 CVA Alumni Exhibition CVA Gallery St. Paul MN Details

Group show
1 piece: Variable Title ()

2005 House of Mercy's Stations of the Cross Project Louvin Gallery, House of Mercy St. Paul MN Details

Group show
1 piece: Station IV: Jesus Meets His Mother. Variable Title piece, mixed media on canvas, wood

2004 House of Mercy's Stations of the Cross Project Louvin Gallery, House of Mercy St. Paul MN Details

Group show
14 pieces

1999 House of Mercy's Stations of the Cross Project Louvin Gallery, House of Mercy St. Paul MN Details

Mixed-media painting on windows

Group show
1 piece: Jesus is Nailed to the Cross

1999 Ricochet Kitchen: Multidiciplinary Art Party First Avenue Minneapolis, MN Details

Group show
6 pieces

1998 The Distinguished Monobrow: Art by Jon Reischl, Paul Schettner and Brad Smarjesse The Loring Minneapolis, MN Details

Semi-collaborative show
6 pieces and book arts project: Carnies

1998 Winter Show CVA Gallery St. Paul, MN Details

Group show
Installation of 5 paintings on doors and book arts project: Pathos

1998 College of Visual Arts Senior Thesis Exhibition CVA Gallery St. Paul, MN Details

Group show
26 paintings and book arts project: Epithetic

Collaborations & Live Performance

2013 Live Painting, Tim Malloys & Ukrainian Village Band Amsterdam Bar St. Paul, MN Details

Live painting performance by Jon Reischl and Randy Schutt

Live painting

2010 Ricochet Kitchen @ The Bedlam Bedlam Theater Minneapolis, MN Details

Live painting by Neil Johnston & Jon Reischl

Live painting

2000 Vox Medusa's Cleopatra: Ambitious Child O'Shaughnessy Auditorium Minneapolis, MN Details

Collaboration with artist Neil Johntson and Vox Medusa Dance Company. Five 5x8 foot painted canvas scrolls for multimedia performance production. Each painting made use of ultra-violet paint, allowing for a second image to be revealed through lighting.